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Filo vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between filo and angel food cake

  • Filo is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate, yet angel food cake is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for filo is 37% higher.
  • Filo contains 6 times more iron than angel food cake. Filo contains 3.21mg of iron, while angel food cake contains 0.52mg.
  • Filo contains less sodium.
  • Filo has a lower glycemic index than angel food cake.

Food types used in this article are Phyllo dough and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Filo
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +517.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +332%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Filo
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.031mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +650%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
~equal in Carbs ~57.8g
~equal in Water ~33.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4335.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Filo Angel food cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Angel food cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.102mg 37%
Phosphorus 75mg 324mg 36%
Iron 3.21mg 0.52mg 34%
Selenium 23.3µg 7.3µg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 0.883mg 20%
Manganese 0.476mg 0.085mg 17%
Calcium 11mg 140mg 13%
Folate 88µg 35µg 13%
Sodium 483mg 749mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.491mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.149g 0.071g 8%
Fats 6g 0.8g 8%
Saturated fat 1.47g 0.121g 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.07mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 0.367g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Copper 0.101mg 0.078mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.198mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Calories 299kcal 258kcal 2%
Protein 7.1g 5.9g 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g 2%
Carbs 52.6g 57.8g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Potassium 74mg 93mg 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Net carbs 50.7g 56.3g N/A
Sugar 0.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.031mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.194mg 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.49mg 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.158mg 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.286mg 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0.131mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Filo Angel food cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Filo
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Filo
Filo contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.